Leona was born on March 7, 1924 in Hayden County, KY, the daughter of the late Ed and Dessie (Nelson) Zackary. On December 23, 1939 in Franklin, KY, she married her husband of over 37 years, Luther Hodges, and he preceded her in death in 1977. Leona loved to cook, and was a Cook for New Miami High School for 35 years, until her retirement on July 1, 1988. She also enjoyed canning and gardening, but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Leona is survived by her children, Donald (Pat) Hodges and Shirley (Charles) Koeller; grandchildren, Dawn (Scott) Werling, Stacy (Carl) Hillard, Aaron (Rachael) Koeller, Heather (Kelly) Hollister, and Andi (Jeff) Maggard; great-grandchildren, Aimee, Carlye, Wolfie, Bram, Ronin, Mason, Addison, Chase, and Gage; great-great-grandchildren, Ruth and Charlie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; special sister, Edna; and brothers, Roy, Rollie, Rodney, and Lottie. A Graveside Service will be held at Hickory Flats Cemetery, on the corner of Morganthaler and Wehr Roads, on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 12noon.
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